By Patrick-Drinkwater

ARAMID & ARAMID HYBRID FABRICS

• Carbon Fiber Aramid fabric is often made from weaving Carbon Fiber fabric and Aramid fibre.
• Aramid fibres are made of aromatic polyamides and possess remarkably high Young's modulus (strength) more than 20 times higher than conventional polyamide fibers. Aramid fabrics are synthetic fibers, known for being heat resistant and especially strong.
• Originally designed for the US military, this is a high-performance material which is favored for its extreme durability.
• Examples of Aramid fabrics are Kevlar, poly-para-phenylene terephthalamide also known as Kevlar
• This carbon fiber and aramid hybrid fabric combines the properties of both highly advanced fiber reinforcements. The carbon tow provides a very high level of strength and stiffness, while the aramid provides very good impact/abrasion/fracture resistance to the laminate layup.